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Signs Your Home Is Outdated

Signs Your Home Is Outdated – Sometimes features in a home can take a while to be “outdated” while others are considered trendy and can become outdated pretty quickly. Here is a list of features that can make your home seem outdated…

Popcorn Ceilings – This is a feature that was standard in new homes quite a few years ago. Today, it is considered an outdated feature. Did you know this is something that can be fixed pretty easily? Whether you want to update your ceilings yourself or hire a handyman to help out, do some research to see if this is something that makes send you, your home and your renovation agenda.

Heavy Features – By this I mean wall to wall dark wood walls or heavy/dark built-ins that make the room look smaller and well, outdated! You know what I’m talking about too! Before you spend time ripping out this feature in your home, take a step back and determine whether it just needs a fresh coat of lighter paint or a few minor modifications. This might be the time to bring in a home stager to help you make that decision.

Fireplace – No, the fireplace itself is not an outdated feature but some of the accents just might be. The trend nowadays is to paint your fireplace white, but be careful with this as it might become an outdated feature in the future as well! Simply changing the mantel, replacing the tile surrounding the fireplace or updated the grill insert might give your fireplace the face lift that it needs.

Countertops – Do you have tile countertops in your kitchen? Maybe it’s a laminate option from the 90’s? If so, now is the time to shop for a better countertop. You can go for granite or another option but remember, keep it neutral for resale purposes! Instead of choosing a green countertop, maybe go for a neutral countertop with green accents in your décor or wall color.

Hardware – As you make adjustments to your home, don’t forget about door knobs, cabinet handles, faucets and drawer knobs. These can also make your home look outdated and by swapping them out for a few new options you can really transform your home.